Chapter 98: Xia Nation's Top 10, The Moonlit Expectation
Chapter 98: Xia Nation's Top 10, The Moonlit Expectation
With Li Yuan's current cultivation realm, it wouldn't be difficult to reach 300 points in the Meteor Stage within a couple of weeks.
However, it's not an easy task to quickly boost one's score in a short time.
Because, after multiple consecutive victories, the Starfield Combat Network's matching system often imposes 'sanctions', making it highly likely to encounter opponents far beyond one's own limits.
The previous night's battles lasted from around ten in the evening until nearly two in the morning.
In the vast battle space—
"Pfft!"
Accompanied by a fierce spear shadow, the long spear swiftly returned to its original position, but the burly man standing opposite Li Yuan had already dissipated in bewilderment.
The blood that sprayed from his throat instantly vanished, and the entire arena returned to tranquility.
"It's really tough."
"After several hundred moves, I finally managed to unleash the twelve consecutive strikes of the 'Starfall Cascade'." Li Yuan sheathed his spear, holding it at the waist.
The twelve consecutive strikes required continuous momentum, each strike faster and more powerful than the last, ultimately overwhelming the opponent.
However.
Experts in the Meteor Stage are all fourth-stage masters, and in reality, most are Origin Martial Artists with extensive knowledge and experience... Many could recognize the origins of Li Yuan's techniques.
Naturally, they would do their best to disrupt Li Yuan's momentum and even seize the opportunity to strike him down during his build-up.
"They're all experts." Li Yuan smiled, recalling the twenty-plus battles from that night.
Confronting fourth-stage masters had been a great learning experience for Li Yuan.
He had witnessed various high-level cultivation methods, including second-tier secret manuals and even some third-tier techniques, which greatly broadened his horizons.
As Li Yuan pondered, his gaze swept across the rank data:
Rank Match: Meteor Stage
Points: 306 (1,000 points required for Promotion Match)
Win Rate: 41%
"Finally, I've surpassed 300 points. Last time, Xiao Yu mentioned that once I reach 300 points, I'll receive a special file." Li Yuan muttered to himself, "I wonder what it is."
A thought flashed through his mind.
The battle ended, and he returned to his personal space.
"Congratulations, Protector Yuan, you have won. Rank points +9."
"Congratulations, Protector Yuan, you are currently ranked 48th on the Blue Planet Youth Talents Chart, 10th in Xia Nation, and 2nd in Northern Jiang Province." Two system notifications flashed across Li Yuan's vision as he returned.
"Congratulations, Protector Yuan, you have reached 300 points in the Meteor Stage. As you are under 18 years old, you are invited to the Moonlit Expectation." Another notification appeared.
"Xia Nation's 10th and Northern Jiang's 2nd?" Li Yuan muttered, "Is Tian Dazhuang the first in Northern Jiang?"
Despite limited interaction, Li Yuan held great admiration for Tian Dazhuang.
A month had passed since Tian Dazhuang's invitation to Northern Jiang Martial University. With his terrifying talent, his knife technique must have improved even further.
...
In the personal space within the Starfield Combat Network.
"Congratulations, Master, for entering the top 10 in Xia Nation and 2nd in Northern Jiang on the Blue Planet Youth Talents Chart." The purple-clad girl, surrounded by flowing light, circled Li Yuan excitedly, her face full of admiration.
She seemed to idolize Li Yuan.
"Alright, calm down." Li Yuan smiled, "Xiao Yu, I just received the file you mentioned earlier, 'Moonlit Expectation'. Let me take a look."
"Yes, Master," the purple-clad girl nodded.
Whoosh~
A light screen formed, displaying extensive textual explanations and corresponding images.
"Look here, Master," the purple-clad girl pointed at the screen, explaining, "The Starfield Combat Network offers corresponding rewards for those who reach 500 points in the Gold Rank, Meteor Stage, or Moonlit Stage before turning 18."
"Mhm," Li Yuan was already aware of this.
Reaching the Meteor Stage before 18 years old is rewarded with 500,000 Blue Star Coins.
Achieving the Moonlit Stage is rewarded with 20 million Blue Star Coins.
"The Moonlit Expectation is an invitation extended to young masters who reach 300 points in the Meteor Stage. Typically, one's martial arts skills would be at the middle of the fourth stage to achieve this," the purple-clad girl explained.
"To reach the Moonlit Stage, one's martial arts skills usually need to be at the advanced fourth stage," she added.
"The Sun Devouring Rank requires skills at the fourth stage's peak, where one's mind enters a state of profound understanding."
"The Transcendent Rank typically demands fifth-stage skills."
"Mhm," Li Yuan nodded.
The more one cultivates and strengthens oneself, the clearer it becomes how rare fifth-stage skills are.
Li Yuan estimated that in reality, those with fifth-stage skills are either exceptional geniuses or extremely powerful Origin Martial Artists.
For this reason, even on virtual networks, Moonlit Stage masters are already considered high-level, while Sun Devouring Rank masters are extremely rare as streamers.
On the other hand, in reality, the assessment of martial arts skills cannot be as precise as the Divine Palace Panel. Instead, there are only vague terms like 'initial stage', 'middle stage', 'advanced stage', and 'peak stage'.
According to Li Yuan's estimation—
"The initial stage of the fourth stage is approximately 30%."
"The middle stage of the fourth stage is approximately 60%."
"The advanced stage of the fourth stage is approximately 90%."
"From 90% to 100% is roughly the peak of the fourth stage, the state of profound understanding that Uncle Wan described." Li Yuan sighed inwardly.
The above estimations were based on Li Yuan's cultivation experience in the third and fourth stages.
"Even if it's not entirely accurate, the difference shouldn't be significant." Li Yuan thought, "In other words, if I can improve my spear technique to around 60% of the fourth stage by August 29th, I might have a chance to reach the Moonlit Stage?"
Instantly, Li Yuan's heart was filled with anticipation.
Half a year ago, when he was still struggling in the Gold Rank, Li Yuan never dared to imagine the rewards of the Moonlit Stage.
But now? Li Yuan felt a glimmer of hope.
It was mid-April.
"In other words, I have four months to refine my spear technique," Li Yuan thought to himself.
Four months was an incredibly challenging time frame to improve his spear technique from 26% to over 60% of the fourth stage.
In the later stages, as the mind delves deeper into the body's senses, it becomes increasingly difficult to continue digging for further improvements.
If it were easy, the Starry Sky Combat Network wouldn't have offered a reward of 20 million Blue Star Coins.
"One must always strive and give it a try," Li Yuan smiled.
Money is never enough.
Li Yuan could clearly foresee that as his physical condition continued to improve, the various cultivation resources required to promote his body's evolution would only become more and more expensive.
He needed to find a way to earn more money.
"Furthermore..."
"Regarding the A-Class Contract with the Starfire Combat Palace, if I want to upgrade to an S-Class Contract, I must also reach the Fourth Stage of Martial Arts Skills before the age of 20." Li Yuan thought to himself, "And I can also obtain a Starlight Core Crystal."
What is the Starlight Core Crystal? Li Yuan wasn't clear about it yet.
But without a doubt, the fact that it was specifically listed meant it was a precious treasure.
"First step, strive to achieve the Moonlit Rank by September."
"Second step, aim for the Subtle Realm."
"Third step, attain the Fourth Stage." Li Yuan's mind gradually cleared as he set these three goals for himself.
On the path of cultivation, setting goals and then striving towards them is far more important than aimless cultivation.
Even national development has five-year plans.
Not to mention individuals?
...
After exiting the Virtual Network, Li Yuan did not rest but instead resumed his cultivation of the Great Sunstar Scripture.
At 5 o'clock, he left home and headed for school.
...
Li Yuan was unaware.
That very evening, the news of changes in the top ten rankings on the Blue Star Youth Talents Chart had once again reached the relevant departments.
In the afternoon.
Thousands of kilometers away, at Kunlun Martial University in Longxi Province.
Inside a teaching building.
An elderly man in a black robe and a bald, burly man.
Both of them were staring at the same holographic projection, which displayed a large amount of information.
It included Li Yuan's April assessment results analysis and the news of his entry into the top ten of the Blue Star Youth Talents Chart.
The two men looked at each other, their facial expressions somewhat strange.
"You just said that a month ago, you gave Li Yuan the 'Limitless Cultivation Guide'?" The bald man asked in a low voice.
"Yes!" The elder nodded.
"You also said that your original plan was to see if Li Yuan could withstand the pressure, in order to temper his pride? And you told him that using the Purifying Essence Marrow consecutively for a month would reduce the pain by fifty percent, right?" The bald man asked again.
"Yes." The old man nodded again.
"And now, the Starfire Combat Palace has sent a message saying that Li Yuan has cultivated according to the 'Limitless Cultivation Method' for a month?" The bald man asked finally, "And the results are excellent, with his physical condition reaching the Rank Advancement level?"
"Yes." The old man nodded numbly.
"Old Fan!"
President Li stared at the man in the black robe, "Are you saying I should praise you or criticize you?"
"President Li, we should look at the results." Fan Jin, unperturbed, said, "The result is that my Limitless Cultivation Plan has been proven successful, and I have found a true martial arts genius for Kunlun Martial University."
"His willpower!"
"Mental strength!"
"Physical talent."
"Most importantly, his skill improvement speed."
"The higher the skill, the faster the potential of the body can be tapped."
"All of this perfectly aligns with my 'Limitless Cultivation Plan' research." Fan Jin said solemnly, "I feel that he will become an Origin Martial Artist before the end of his junior year."
"I even think..."
Fan Jin tentatively asked, "Don't you think President Hai might take a liking to Li Yuan? Shall we give it a try?"
Kunlun Martial University is divided into eight colleges, each with one main and three deputy deans.
For example, President Li is the deputy dean of the sixth college.
And Wan Qinghe's 'Ninth Senior Brother' is Dean Zhao of the eighth college.
At this moment, the 'President Hai' that President Li and Fan Jin are talking about is the main dean of the sixth college.
A true Sky Soaring Martial Artist, well-known throughout Xiagu.
"No rush!"
"Your idea is just a theory, and no one has successfully tested it before." President Li shook his head, "You know how President Hai is, right? If the candidate is not suitable, Li Yuan won't be affected, but we two will be in trouble."
Fan Jin shrank his head.
President Hai is much older than both of them.
"Let's wait and see."
"It's only been a month. By the end of July, if Li Yuan's improvement continues without slowing down, I will consider recommending him to President Hai." President Li said.
"Okay."
Fan Jin nodded, "I will keep an eye on Li Yuan."
(End of Chapter)
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